Launched in late 2013, International Maritime & Port Security builds on Shephard Media's international experience in the security market, and with the security of ports and littoral waters a major concern for both governments and merchant shipping on a global scale, is an essential read.

Drawing on Shephard Media's 30+ years as a niche publisher in the aviation and defence sectors, International Maritime & Port Security magazine and the Maritime Security Handbook provide comprehensive insight into the main security issues that affect shipping, the littoral and ports, whether sea or land-side.

Focus areas include port and offshore installation security, maritime surveillance, patrol vessels, maritime domain awareness and identification and tracking systems. The continuing high risks of piracy, maritime terrorism, drug smuggling and human trafficking, as well as ongoing territorial disputes and the requirement of nations to protect their exclusive economic zones are all areas of coverage.

With the 14,000+ global circulation and print/digital readership of 42,000 – consisting of decision-takers and influencers within international governments, senior naval and coastguard personnel, ship-owners, manufacturers, operators, petrochemical companies, port authorities, shipping associations, maritime agencies, P&I clubs, security firms and industry – International Maritime & Port Security is set to become the definitive publication available to a truly global audience.

PATROL WITH PURPOSE The humble OPV could be tasked with a number of additional roles outside of maritime security, as navies refocus priorities and form new partnerships. SAFE STORAGE While various technologies are available to prevent tampering and enable monitoring of containerised freight, practical considerations have so far held back their widespread adoption.

WATER WINGS With a wide variety of platforms and mission systems promoted by industry and emerging requirements in regions such as Asia-Pacific, the maritime security aircraft market is hotting up. INSIDER DEALINGSWhile much effort has been expended on maritime security threats from external parties such as pirates, the dangers posed by rogue elements within a vessel’s crew or a port’s staff should not be underestimated. SWEEPING ASIDE THE THREAT The asymmetric threat of sea mines is one that countermeasures developers are pouring the latest technologies into to ensure they can be detected and removed safely without risk to personnel.

A WIDER VIEWWhile AIS and equivalent technologies are now routinely used by maritime security agencies, SATCOM-based coverage is set to greatly extend their scope.

FULL ASTERNNAVAL WORKHORSES Capt Sebo Hofkamp is the head of naval plans and requirements at the Netherlands MoD. He sat down with IMPS to discuss the future of the navy’s maritime outlook.

Shephard Media is delighted to announce that our range of defence, aerospace and security magazines are now available through dedicated Apps for both Android and Apple devices.

Optimised for mobile viewing, the App allows readers to download and view each issue offline, and provides additional content such as interactive links, slideshow galleries, animations, video and more.

The first issue in each App is free to download and all issues will soon be available free to access for Shephard Plus subscribers using their existing Shephard Plus login details.

We hope you enjoy this great new way to access your favourite magazines.